Unhappy with Chin Implant Frontal View 6 Months Post-Op, What Are My Options To Correct This?

About six months ago, I had a small, wafer-style chin implant replaced with a medium-sized anatomical implant. Unfortunately, I am very unhappy with the frontal view. While I like the anterior projection on the profile, my face looks long and gaunt from the front. What is the best course of action to correct this? Can it be replaced by a smaller implant so that the shape of my face returns to how it was prior to surgery? How long should I wait for swelling to subside? Thank you.

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Alex A. in Los Angeles, CA

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Replacing a chin implant

You can replace or revise it. The true outcome depends on your anatomy, the implant selected, and how it is placed. Keep in mind, there are some patients who are best served with a true genioplasty in which bone is cut and the chin adjust in postion. Sounds worse than it is. However, this is the minority of patients. 1. You should wait about 3 to 6 months before revising it. 2. If the implant is placed more vertically, or higher, on the chin bone... more